How to Travel from
Bruges to Essen
by Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Bruges, Belgium → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bruges to Essen
Composite routes from Bruges to Essen
Cheapest
3 h 3 min
Car
285 km.
from $15
Other
4 h 29 min
264 km.
from $126.67
5 h 28 min
Train, Bus
264 km.
from $51.65
5 h 3 min
264 km.
from $158.78
Route Navigator Bruges - Essen
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Vlamingstraat
Vlamingstraat, 161 м
161 м
Keep right onto Academiestraat
Academiestraat, 107 м
107 м
Continue onto Jan van Eyckplein
Jan van Eyckplein, 33 м
33 м
Continue onto Spiegelrei
Spiegelrei, 293 м
293 м
Turn right onto Carmersbrug
Carmersbrug, 37 м
37 м
Continue onto Carmersstraat
Carmersstraat, 95 м
95 м
Turn right onto Jeruzalemstraat
Jeruzalemstraat, 273 м
273 м
Keep left onto Kantwerkstersplein
Kantwerkstersplein, 399 м
399 м
Turn right onto Kruisvest
Kruisvest, 90 м
90 м
Turn right onto Bapaumestraat
Bapaumestraat, 92 м
92 м
Turn left onto Langestraat
Langestraat, 82 м
82 м
Turn right onto Kazernevest
Kazernevest, 80 м
80 м
Turn left onto Kazernevest
Kazernevest, 75 м
75 м
Keep right onto Maalse Steenweg
Maalse Steenweg, 5 km 35 м
5 km 35 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dorpsstraat
Dorpsstraat, 7 km 507 м
7 km 507 м
Turn left onto Pispot
Pispot, 1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Turn slight right onto Butswervestraat
Butswervestraat, 1 km 974 м
1 km 974 м
Turn slight left onto Butswervestraat
Butswervestraat, 1 km 251 м
1 km 251 м
Turn right onto Expresweg
Expresweg, 77 km 695 м
77 km 695 м
Keep right and drive toward Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout
Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout, 9 km 103 м
9 km 103 м
Keep right onto E34
54 km 397 м
54 km 397 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N284 toward Hapert, Bladel, Reusel
Hapert, Bladel, Reusel, N284, 4 km 855 м
4 km 855 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard
Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard, N397, 5 km 854 м
5 km 854 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N69 toward Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West
Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West, N69, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Duisburg, Venlo
Duisburg, Venlo, A67, 19 km 768 м
19 km 768 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne, N279, 16 km 348 м
16 km 348 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum
Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum, N277, 15 km 463 м
15 km 463 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo, Venlo 0-1000
Venlo, Venlo 0-1000, 443 м
443 м
Keep right onto A67
60 km 765 м
60 km 765 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Zentrum
Essen-Zentrum, 236 м
236 м
Keep left
60 м
60 м
Continue onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 1 km 178 м
1 km 178 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 6
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$53.06–$59.38
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
1h
Every 20 minutes
$11.37–$17.69
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Essen is to bus which costs $28.26 - $40.22 and takes 6h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Essen?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bruges and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Bruges and Essen?
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
How far is it from Bruges to Essen?
The distance between Bruges and Essen is 395 km. The road distance is 288.2 km.
How do I travel from Bruges to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Bruges to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 29m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .
How long does it take to get from Bruges to Essen?
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Bruges to Essen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Bruges to Essen bus from?
Bruges to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Where do I catch the Bruges to Essen train from?
Bruges to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Train or bus from Bruges to Essen?
The best way to get from Bruges to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 29m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $40.22 and takes 6h 10m.
Where does the Bruges to Essen bus arrive?
Bruges to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Where does the Bruges to Essen train arrive?
Bruges to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Can I drive from Bruges to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Essen is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Bruges to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Bruges to Essen?
Book your Bruges to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Bruges to Essen?
Book your Bruges to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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